iQIYI, the Home of Beloved Asian Entertainment, continues to bridge the gap between Thai content and the global stage
This year, iQIYI’s original BL and GL series have achieved outstanding success at the prestigious HUB Awards 2024, a leading accolade recognizing excellence in the BL and GL entertainment industry. Held in Brazil, the event saw participation from esteemed industry professionals and received an overwhelming 71.5 million votes from over 160,000 fans worldwide.
Among the standout winners was iQIYI’s Dead Friend Forever, which secured the Best Performance: Actor (BL) award for Barcode Tinnasit. Meanwhile, My Stand-In took home multiple accolades, including Best Direction of the Year (BL) for Pepzi Banchorn, Rookie Couple of the Year (BL) for Up Poompat and Poom Phuripan, as well as recognition for its Dramatic Scene of the Year (BL).
The GL genre also made its mark, with iQIYI Original Petrichor winning Best Performance: Couple (GL) for Engfa Waraha and Charlotte Austin, alongside Best Direction of the Year (GL) for Poy Pannares and Not Pongsatorn. The series was also crowned iQIYI Series of the Year (GL), solidifying its status as a fan-favorite.
Beyond iQIYI Originals, other series streaming on iQIYI also garnered significant awards. Love Sea won iQIYI Series of the Year (BL) and Kiss Scene of the Year (BL), while Jack & Joker U Steal My Heart was recognized across multiple categories, including Best Performance: Couple (BL), Thai BL of the Year, and Series of the Year (BL). War Wanarat, one of its lead actors, also secured the title of Actor of the Year (BL), further cementing iQIYI’s dominance in the genre.
Adding to its success, iQIYI was also honoured at the Thailand Social Awards 2024, where it was named a finalist in the Best Brand Performance on Social Media – Streaming Platform category. This recognition underscores iQIYI’s growing influence in digital entertainment, with a strong presence across social media platforms. The award was accepted by Parnsuk Tongrob and Koko Yang, Co-Managing Directors of iQIYI Thailand, during a ceremony held at True Icon Hall, ICONSIAM on February 28, 2024.
The accolade is a testament to iQIYI’s commitment to elevating Thai content onto the global stage, ensuring that international audiences experience the richness of Asian storytelling. With its premium content and dedicated fan base, iQIYI continues to be a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, bringing groundbreaking stories and cultural narratives to screens worldwide.
All awarded series are now available for streaming on the iQIYI (APP and iq.com).